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nostalgic

[no-stal-jik, nuh‑] / nɒˈstæl dʒɪk, nə‑ /


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This cuisine is so nostalgic that he sometimes gets requests from those nearing the end of their life, hoping for one last taste of the classic dishes they love.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

It has pivoted toward higher-margin items such as trading cards, retro games and consoles that strike a nostalgic chord with shoppers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

There are plenty of reasons to be nostalgic about the 80s, from big hair to the movie Wall Street —and stocks’ performance.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

I feel nostalgic for sets I never saw at all.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Was it possible to feel nostalgic for something you never experienced?

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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